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Read MoreScenic Ranch Road & Writing
The ‘Scenic” ranch road dissects the East Pasture. It takes a fairly steep grade towards the creek bottom, descending next to a tree lined canyon. At the lowest point you drive through a dense thicket of plum bushes, a china berry grove, and wild grape-vines. Towering cottonwood trees, that are decades old, cast shadows on this peaceful place. The land remains timeless, it seems like miles away from the...
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Read MoreCOWBOYS ARE REAL
Cowboys and Cowgirls do Exist in Today’s World Business associates from Pennsylvania were touring the Texas Panhandle with my husband. They asked, “Are there cowboys today that do what cowboys used to do. Are they real?” He explained that they exist and still carry on the age old traditions of working cattle ranches, just as they did a century ago. One of those real cowboys was buried Saturday. Even...
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Read MoreTexas and Football
TEXAS AND FOOTBALL: A Centuries Old Love Affaire A delightful nip in the air grows colder and my cheeks tingle as the sun begins to disappear behind the stadium. My frito pie smells heavenly. The mostly maroon crowd is jubilant. The band is warming up and the Herdsman are leading the buffalo into the end zone. It’s inevitable; fall and football. Nothing feels better than sitting in the stands of my alma...
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Read MoreGood Manners still Exist
Howdy Ma’am One day, I was pleasantly reminded that good manners still exist in today’s world. As I walked across the campus of my Alma mater, West Texas A&M University in Canyon, numerous young men held the door open for me, usually with a friendly “Hello” or “How’re ya doin’ Ma’am?”. Typical of this Texas campus, the young gentlemen usually sported a ball cap, Wrangler jeans, and dusty...
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Read MoreThe Colors of Palo Duro
Click below and follow the link to Women Writing the West Blogspot where I’m guest blogging about Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Have you ever wondered at the colors of the layers and the history of this magical place located south of Amarillo, Texas? I’m talking about the geological formation over at Women Writing the West. Please join...
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Read MoreTavern Dining in Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg: Tavern Dining My husband and kids agreed to vacation in Virginia so I could research a story idea that’s been in my head for several years. One of my favorite experiences at Colonial Williamsburg was the delicious meals at the Taverns. Several of my friends had insisted that Tavern dining is a must. The reservation agent had suggested that I call her back about a week before...
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Read MoreThe Capitol, Colonial Wiliamsburg
The Capitol Tour Wiliamsburg was the political center of the most populated and wealthiest of England’s colonies, where citizens here considered themselves loyal to the Crown. The Capitol building anchors one end of the Duke of Glochester Street. Ceremony and formality ruled the proceedings held within these walls. With it’s unique H shape and two distinct wings, the General Courtroom occupies...
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Read MoreEvenings in Colonial Williamsburg
The days are full of options from re-entactments to lectures to wandering through historic homes in the restored city of Williamsburg. From 1699 to 1780 the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia. The Original 88 refers to structures located and maintained within the historic area that were built during that time period. Many of these buildings are open during the day. Late one afternoon we wandered...
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Jamestowne Settlement, Virginia
The Historical Triangle is connected by the Colonial Parkway, a paved road which winds through towering trees, thick woodlands, marshes and ponds, and offers amazing views of the James River. The speed limit never...
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Exploring Colonial Williamsburg
My 13yo and I got an early start one morning, hopped the shuttle at the Vistor’s Center to make it to the ticket office Merchant’s Square to make dinner reservations. We waited too late as it were, and...
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The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel
The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel -sits adjacent to the Visitor’s Center...
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Best Tips for Colonial Williamsburg
1. Bring comfortable walking shoes and enjoy a leisurely stroll from the...
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